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Before Buying a Steel Garage Kit - Know the Required Permitting Plan Requirements
The popularity of the steel garage kit is increasing. People appreciate the easy maintenance of steel. Steel buildings do not have to be painted and maintained like wood structures, and insects don't eat steel. Also, the fire-resistant properties of steel over wood are becoming ever so important in wildland urban interface communities.
With this popularity comes a growing internet availability of garage kits. You can find companies across the internet offering various types and styles of garage kits. You can find steel building kits, carport kits, garage kits, and even home kits. But with the ease and availability of these buildings, there are some important facts that you should understand before making your purchase. One such item is what you will need in regard to required plans for permitting.
As with traditional wood structures, you will need to get building permits from your local permitting agency (most likely - depending upon the size and type of your structure). Here is where you need to have done your homework. Before ordering your building kit, speak with your local permitting agency to find out what types of plans you will need. Typically, you will need three sets of plans. You will need engineered building plans (with structural calculations), concrete / foundation plans and a site plan.
When making a building kit purchase, companies often require you to put down a deposit (but you shouldn't, and I'll touch on that later in this article). Your deposit will typically include engineered plans for your building (If obtaining a permit, engineered plans with all structural calculations are usually required for permitting purposes). Buyers are often surprised to find that the included engineered building plans do not include concrete / foundation plan or the site plan. Of course, this means the included structural calculations are pretty much irrelevant and unusable since the concrete / foundation plan is required in order to properly compute the structural calculations!
This also means a building kit buyer will have to find a local engineer to prepare the concrete / foundation plan for them. This can cost an additional $500-$2000 in addition to the original building cost. Let's add this cost to the cost of obtaining correct structural calculations after the fact.
You will also probably need a site plan. Speak with your permitting agency to determine exactly what they require. The specifications will probably differ between a project classified as commercial or as residential. If you project is classified as commercial, there will probably be more requirements needed from you than there would be if the project is classified as residential.
In summary, before you purchase a steel building kit I recommend you take the following steps:
1.Before making your purchase, speak with your local permitting agency to find out what types of plans you will need.
2.As you shop building kits vendors, you will find some reputable companies that will include the concrete / foundation plan with the building kit price. Make sure to specifically ask them about this!
3.When you find a supplier that will supply both the engineered building plans AND the concrete / foundation plans, be prepared to supply some basic information (gathered from your permitting agency). This information will be items like required footer depth, depth of frost line, etc.
4.Some permitting agencies will allow hand-drawn site plans. Find out the specific local requirements. Site plans will have to be obtained locally.
5.Some building kit suppliers will ask you to make a deposit on your building so that they can supply your plans and you get a permit. DON'T do this, unless you are very comfortable with whomever you're dealing with. A reputable supplier will not ask for a deposit, but will only ask you to buy the plans first (about $500 to $700). The problem with putting a deposit down is that there are too many variables that can happen that can make the building project fall through. If this happens, then you can be out a sizable amount of money.
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Quilting - New Trends with 100% Die Cut Quilt and Fabric Kits
A developing market niche in the quilting world is 100% die cut quilt kits. Although precut kits have been sold for a number of years, die cut kits take the cutting a step further. Precut kits provide the quilter larger pieces of fabric which need to be cut into smaller quilt pieces. 100% die cut kits provide all pieces, borders, and binding cut and ready to sew. When searching online or in stores for precut quilt kits, take note of which type of "precut" kit you are purchasing.
Precut kits with appropriate lengths of multiple fabrics have advantages and disadvantages. They do provide the quilter with a matched fabric selection for a particular pattern. The pattern may or may not be included with the kit. Also, the cutting process is easier because the pieces of fabric are smaller and easier to manipulate. However, cutting precision is dependent on the quilter's abilities and the effectiveness of the pattern directions. If an error is made in cutting, the quilter may not have enough fabric in that particular color to correct the error. Precut kits are an advantage because they save the quilter time.
The newer, 100% die cut quilt kits also have advantages and disadvantages. First, the kits contain all the pieces, borders, backing and binding cut and ready to sew with detailed "visual" instructions. No more calculating where to make the next rotary cut and how to cut that triangle! Next, the die cutting process creates precision cut pieces which stitch together easily for that perfect block. The blocks fit together nicely for a quality stitched quilt project. Also, the 100% die cut kit saves the quilter time and money since the quilter does not have to be concerned about obtaining a pattern, locating and choosing fabrics, accounting for extra fabric, and cutting the pieces, borders, and bindings. This leaves more time and energy for the fun of piecing together the quilt project. However, the quilter's selection is limited to the variety of kits available for purchase. Finally, if you use a long arm quilting service, they will certainly notice and appreciate your work. An accurately sewn quilt project leads to quality final quilting. In the end, it's a winning situation. 100% die cut kits make high quality quilts, wall hangings, and table runners possible for all types of quilters.
Who should consider 100% die cut quilt and fabric kits? All quilters! Sometimes it's fun to skip the cutting and start stitching. There are many great quilts, wall hangings, and table runners made each year by quilters using traditional methods. These creations inspire and encourage all of us in our great love of quilting. However, quilters are now learning about these newer style 100% die cut kits and understanding the advantages. Beginning quilters like them because it allows them to focus and learn how to stitch the quilt project. They feel successful immediately due to the quality of their die cut piecing. This inspires and propels them further with their quilting hobby. Experienced quilters find the time savings useful, still feel challenged, and appreciate the quality. 100% die cut kits are a gift to quilters who are physically unable to cut a quilt project. Finally, quilters who struggle matching fabrics for a pattern truly appreciate relieving their headache with a die cut quilt/fabric kit.
How do you choose a precut quilt or fabric kit? What should you be looking for? How do you know what you are getting in the kit? These are all great questions. First, look at the package for information about the name of the fabric line and manufacturer. Is the fabric 100% cotton quilting fabric? Then, verify the material in the kit is the same material as in the picture of the quilt project. Next, look at the contents list for the kit to ensure all the pieces for the quilt project are included in the kit. Does the kit include the borders? Binding? Backing? Make sure you know what you are paying for and won't need more fabric to complete the project. Last, check the size of the project and colors to ensure it will be perfect for its intended purpose.
Now is a good time to consider a precut kit. Whether choosing an easy quilt kit or a challenging one, the 100% die cut kits are an exciting addition to the quilt world. They give quilters another choice for making their next beautiful quilt creation.
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